HC Deb 15 December 1977 vol 941 cc366-7W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how much per mile was spent on roads of all classes in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively in each of the years 1964 to 1976.

Mr. Horam

Figures for financial years from 1968–69 are given below. Figures for earlier years are not available on a comparable basis.

his estimate of the cost of laying and maintaining such lines.

Mr. Horam

No. The edges are already marked by white concrete "rumble strips" which give adequate visible and audible warning. The cost of laying broken white lines to mark the edges of both carriageways is estimated at £600, and an annual maintenance might cost £125.

Mr. Lawrence

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to erect safety barriers along the central reservation of the A38 between Clay Mills and the Branston turn-off.

Mr. Horam

I have no such plans.

Mr. Lawrence

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what would be the cost of erecting safety barriers along the central reservation of the A38 between Clay Mills and the Branston turn-off.

Mr. Horam

£95,000.